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I took the very good OrangeLRS cover from j0bro, made the antenna mount shorter and added an optional cover with the serial pins exposed for easy FW updates.

The stock as well as larger whip antennas will fit without the need to modify the Taranis.

Works only with the OrangeRX OpenLRS TX modules for JR/Taranis Radios

Update:

23/11/2014:
Added 4 new designs with the Antenna mount shifted upwards to align with the top of the case. These 4 designs also come with a frame which sits inside the JR module instead of the small mounting latches of the original design. This beefs the back plate up, ensures a secure fit and allows the integration of a HC-05 or HC06 bluetooth module.

I am confused... it might be that I have the 100mW module but with my module I would need the FTDI hole on the top side (where the taranis antenna is) and a version with the SMA connector facing to the side (preferably to the left) would be super awesome :)

It looks like they changed the complete layout. Have you tested if the module fits in the first place (LED & button placement).
Strange design to place the FTDI pins up there to be honest. Unless an antenna extension is used, they will always be in the way.
Let me know if the rest of the positions are ok and I will see if I can mod it next week
A picture with the dimensions would help as well (especially if we want to place the SMA around the area).

I added the legs that press the circuit board against the orange case shell. Since the board has room to float around, if it's in the wrong place it won't line up with the pins in your radio's JR module bay. (this made it much harder to print, but necessary)... alternatively you could just hot glue your circuit board in the shell where it lines up with the pins.

the hole for the SMA connector is a little too thick, preventing my antenna from bottoming out. I just removed the lockwasher originally supplied with the ORX module.

I had to cut the rectangular FTDI hole out to the left (left if you're looking at it mounted in your radio) a tiny bit to allow the board to shift over enough for the main pins to line up with my radio. ...perhaps 0.030"

I had to cut the notches on each side that allow for the retaining clips to travel enough to get the module out of the radio. Cut about 0.050"

Thanks for the feedback. I will update the drawings with the below soonest.

Point 1: I used double sided tape as spacers as I wanted to keep the supports to a minimum.

Point 3&4: yes I wanted to enlarge the FTDI hole and give the sides a bit more space to make it easier to take the module out. Depending on the filament used and the final shrinkage it can be a bit hard to unlock the module as the case becomes much harder to compress.

Awesome! I agree with your point on #1... if I print again I'll probably leave those supports off and secure the PCB with something else... it was just too much tedious cleanup of support material, and being careful not to break the legs off.

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